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July 02, 2012

Airborne 06.29.12: AvGas Future, American Champion Sued, Huerta Unconfirmed

Also: NTSB, Gamera II, SkyCatchers Across The USA, Solar Impulse, X3 Tours, and ANN Prepares For Oshkosh!!!

Another Aero-Week means MORE Aero-News! There may be hope for the future of available AvGas... The FAA has published the final report and recommendations from the Unleaded Avgas Transition Aviation Rulemaking Committee (UAT ARC), a collaborative industry-government task force of key stakeholders representing aircraft and engine manufacturers, fuel producers and distributors, operator groups, aviation associations, the FAA and the EPA. There was supposed to be a big surprise announcement at Oshkosh 2012... whereby Former Eclipse Boss Vern Raburn a

Aero Linx: Colorado Pilots Association The Colorado Pilots Association is an organization of pilots and aviation supporters dedicated to the furtherance and enhancement of general aviation interests in the state of Colorado. Specific objectives and activities in support of this goal for the fiscal year include: OBJECTIVE #1: Encourage Safety in General Aviation Flying. OBJECTIVE #2: Promote the Growth of General Aviation in Colorado. OBJECTIVE #3: Assist Federal, State and Local Governments on General Aviation Matters. OBJECTIVE #4: Guard and Protect the Rights of Pilots.

No Gyro Approach A radar approach/vector provided in case of a malfunctioning gyro-compass or directional gyro. Instead of providing the pilot with headings to be flown, the controller observes the radar track and issues control instructions "turn right/left" or "stop turn" as appropriate.

"The aviation community has 30 days to comment (28 as of today--see link below) and the topic is expected to be a hot one at Airventure... where the inadequate and conflicted guidance and support given to the LSA movement by EAA, AOPA, LAMA and other entities is likely to create more than a little finger-pointing and a VERY LIVELY discussion at the Annual "Meet The Boss" gathering during the Fly-In." Source: ANN Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, in an article outlining a recent FAA document threatening the potential of heavy restrictions on LSA Certification.